​Just as Nelly Korda captured the first two LPGA majors of the season, Haeran Ryu claimed the next two by prevailing at the Evian Championship in France on Sunday. Interestingly, both of the year’s two-time major winners earned their titles with TaylorMade Qi4D drivers. In fact, every major this season, whether on the men’s or women’s tour, has been won with a TaylorMade driver, continuing the brand’s remarkable streak.
Unlike Korda and the men’s major champions Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark, Ryu selects the Qi4D LS model. Even PGA Championship winner Aaron Rai relied on an older TaylorMade M6 in his triumph. For a closer look at Ryu’s setup, here are the key details:
TaylorMade Driver: Qi4D LS 9.0 FCT
Setting: 1 click lower
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue OG 5-S
Length: 45.5 inches
Swingweight: D1
The Qi4D LS Custom Driver is designed with a shape that inspires confidence at address, reflecting a traditional look favored by many top players. It is positioned as the lowest-spinning option within the Qi4D lineup, helping to keep ball flight steady and predictable. The face of the Qi4D LS features an updated roll radius to produce more consistent spin across various vertical impact locations, supporting longer, more controlled distance.
Adjustable Performance is a hallmark of the Qi4D LS, offering a 4-degree loft sleeve to fine-tune loft, lie, and face angle for an optimized ball flight. On the performance front, the driver benefits from Tour-proven technologies such as a new and improved cut-through Speed Pocket that protects ball speed and reduces spin on low-face strikes. The design relies on advanced CAD modeling to deliver a clean, powerful sound and a driver performance foundation that appeals to many players.
Multi-material construction allows engineers to strategically place mass within the head to maximize performance, speed, and stability. This combination helps optimize speed, stability, and overall feel at impact.
Product options and related gear: A TaylorMade Qi4D LS Custom Driver is available, with a price point around $649.99 from retailers like Fairway Jockey, and additional availability at PGA TOUR Superstore and TaylorMade’s channels.
Shaft options include the Fujikura Ventus Blue Wood Shaft (Velocore+), which builds on the game-changing Ventus profile that debuted on global tours in 2018. The 2024 Ventus line maintains the trusted feel players expect while integrating improved material combinations and layouts. The first Ventus profile to incorporate Fujikura’s latest evolution of VeloCore Technology, the VeloCore+, offers players even greater dispersion control and faster ball speeds. VeloCore+ uses a multi-material bias core construction to strengthen and tighten the overall structure, delivering tighter dispersion and improved performance.
The mini driver market remains a point of interest for many players seeking a different look at the golf ball. For example, TaylorMade’s Mini Driver options include models like the TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini Driver at 11.5 degrees, paired with a Mitsubishi Diamana shaft for those seeking a compact alternative.
Overall, TaylorMade’s lineup continues to dominate major championships this season, with Ryu, Korda, McIlroy, Clark, and Rai all benefiting from the brand’s driver technology and ongoing innovations.